Golden Grove

The area is noticeably older than the rest of Australia, with 21.4% of people aged 65 and over, a figure well above the national average. It is a large community of over 10,000 people where married couples are common, though de facto relationships are much less frequent than in most other areas.

People born overseas make up 24.2% of the population, which is much higher than in similar areas. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, with England being the primary birthplace for those born outside Australia at 11%.

While 9.7% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in similar areas, this is still far below the national figure. Only 0.9% of the community speaks little or no English.

Nearly half of the population (47.2%) reported having no religion, a figure that is well above the national average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 45.4%.

The community is well-qualified, with 56.1% of adults completing Year 12 and 19.9% holding a bachelor degree or higher. There are 25 schools within 3km, though the number of schools per child is lower than in most areas.

Household incomes are strong, with 22.9% of homes earning $3,000 or more a week, which is well above the South Australian average. The typical family earns $2,188 weekly, which is slightly higher than the state figure.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 33.1% of people. This is well above the national figure, with arthritis and mental health being the most reported conditions.

Unpaid childcare is more common here than in most areas, with 28.5% of people providing this care. There is also a higher rate of former Defence Force members (4.2%) compared to the state and national figures.

First Nations people in the area are younger and more likely to speak a traditional language than those in other regions. Year 12 completion is also far above the state and national figures at 56.9%.

Most homes are family residences, with 59.3% being couples with children. About 24.6% of people live alone, which is well below the South Australian average.

The area is dominated by separate houses (85.1%) and large homes, with 83% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is far less common here than across Australia, with only 18.3% of households renting.

Public transport use is among the highest for its level, with 5.5% of people commuting this way. The area is well served by 74 stops and 27 routes, although transit times to the city are among the highest recorded.

The community is relatively stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is well below the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas are also much less common than in other parts of the state.

About 62.8% of adults are working or looking for work, which is a little above the national figure. Many residents work in health care and social assistance, retail, or education.

Recorded offences are higher than in most areas, particularly theft and assault. However, the rate of motor vehicle theft is among the lowest for similar areas.

The area is quite walkable, with 92.5% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and 81.6% near groceries. However, access to health services is poor, with only 19.9% of homes within a 15-minute walk.